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Our Stories
Our people have stories to tell as stewards of our lands and waters for thousands of years. Together, we share, learn, and grow.


Jan 227 min read
Ontario Professional Forester Association Article on Indigenous Rights in Forestry.
This article first ran in OPFA magazine in the Dec 2024 issue. It is reprinted on Wahkohtowins Blog. The original is posted here . Image...


Nov 3, 20242 min read
Calling All Land Stewards: Mark Your Calendars for the 2025 Indigenous Lands Symposium
Wahkohtowin hosts the 3rd Annual Indigenous Lands Symposium in Baawaating (Sault St Marie) Feb 3rd to 7th 2025. The symposium will...


Feb 12, 20242 min read
Wahkohtowin participates in Indigenous seed collecting project!
" What a great experience and opportunity to network with others in my field while learning and sharing knowledge." Andrew Orton,...

Oct 4, 20232 min read
Wahkohtowin explores opportunities with the NCC in helping to reach 30% Conservation by 2030.
.....At the heart of the Boreal Wildlands project lies the preservation of biodiversity. The NCC recognizes the Boreal region as a vital...


Jun 16, 20232 min read
Wayne Bell on silviculture and sustainable forest management practices.
Silvicultural practice consists of the various treatments that may be applied to forest stands to maintain their utility and meet the...


Apr 18, 20232 min read
First Annual Indigenous Lands Symposium shares knowledge across the NE Superior region.
Wahkohtowin Development hosted the first annual Indigenous Lands Symposium in Chapleau Ontario in March this year and what a kick off...


Apr 4, 20232 min read
Exploring Biochar in the conservation economy with Mikro-Tek and Hawk Feather Farm .
Wahkohtowin Development is always seeking new and innovative ways to make forest stewardship truly sustainable. In this article we report...


Feb 23, 20233 min read
Wahkohtowin at COP 15, the indigenous village and indigenous led conservation
Wahkohtowin attended the COP 15 conference in Montreal meeting delegates from all over the world and spending quality time in the...

Jan 26, 20232 min read
Wahkohtowin represents Northern Ontario Communities at FSC International in Bali.
Wahkohtowin attended the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) conference in Bali to represent the interests of Indigenous communities in...
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